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It will be a big change in many ways for David Fenyö as he now gets the possibility to return to Sweden after 34 years in the US. Thanks to a grant of SEK 50 million from the Knut and Alice Wallenberg Foundation, he can now move his research in precision medicine to Lund University. And he is familiar with Sweden from childhood. “We came from Hungary to Sweden when I was five years old and spoke H

https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/1st-avenue-new-york-solvegatan-lund - 2026-05-27

The record-breaking 2025 recruitment drive resulted in leading researchers from around the world choosing Lund University. The University is now launching a new initiative and is seeking a total of 14 international researchers in fields, including sustainability. The recruitment is part of the Lund University Programme for Global Excellence, a university-wide initiative aimed at recruiting outstan

https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/lund-university-recruit-more-leading-international-researchers - 2026-05-27

Researchers at Lund University in Sweden have developed methods to simulate how breast tumours grow and how breast tissue changes over time. By digitally replicating both the anatomy of the breast and the development of tumours, new, advanced imaging technology can be tested more quickly and safely than is currently possible – without exposing patients to radiation or subjecting them to further ex

https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/digital-breasts-could-boost-breast-cancer-screening - 2026-05-27

Researchers at Lund University in Sweden have investigated the link between exposure to PFAS and the development of asthma. The results show that among children whose mothers had very high levels of PFAS exposure during pregnancy, the risk of asthma was significantly higher than among children whose mothers had lower levels of PFAS exposure. PFAS (perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances) are

https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/link-observed-between-very-high-pfas-exposure-and-asthma-children - 2026-05-27

When in life we gain weight can have a significant impact on our health many years later. In a study involving over 600,000 people, researchers at Lund University in Sweden have investigated how changes in weight between the ages of 17 and 60 are linked to the risk of dying from various diseases. The results show a clear pattern: weight gain early in adulthood has the greatest impact. It has long

https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/early-weight-gain-can-have-lifelong-consequences - 2026-05-27

Men with severely reduced fertility are at greater risk of developing other health conditions later in life. A research team from Lund University in Sweden has now shown that these men are also more likely to develop colorectal cancer and thyroid cancer. The link between male infertility and an increased risk of disease is a relatively new area of research in reproductive health. Previous studies

https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/link-between-male-infertility-and-increased-risk-cancer - 2026-05-27

Sweden's kidney exchange programme has been operational since 2018 and will soon be expanded to include the entire EU. The programme has meant that previous patient waiting times of up to two years have been reduced to just six months. Tommy Andersson, Professor of Economics at Lund University School of Economics and Management, never imagined his research would one day lead to this - but his joy,

https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/kidney-transplant-programme-saves-lives-and-tax-payer-money - 2026-05-27

The development of batteries for electric vehicles has progressed much faster than experts and policymakers had anticipated. New research shows that the market is well equipped to cope with both raw material shortages and price increases. This raises questions about which materials are actually critical to the energy transition, according to the researchers. A new study has analysed battery develo

https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/battery-technology-takes-markets-adjust - 2026-05-27

Every year a small songbird, no heavier than a letter, crosses the Sahara Desert, the Mediterranean and the Arabian Desert on its migration. New research from Lund University in Sweden now reveals how the tiny bird manages this arduous journey: by flying night after night - and doing nothing during the day. The thrush nightingale is a songbird is a long-distance traveller that arrives in Sweden in

https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/songbirds-extreme-desert-migration-mapped - 2026-05-27

The stiffness of tumour tissue plays a role in how cancer spreads. Furthermore, stiff tumour tissue leaves traces in the affected cells. This is shown by two recent research studies from Lund University. "This helps us to better understand how the mechanical properties of the tumour microenvironment actively drive cancer development and spread,” says Vinay Swaminathan, senior lecturer at Lund Univ

https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/stiffer-tumour-tissue-causes-cancer-spread-more-quickly - 2026-05-27

Researchers at Lund University in Sweden have carried out the most detailed mapping to date of the epigenome in the cells that regulate the body’s blood sugar levels. The study, published in Nature Metabolism, shows how chemical changes to DNA affect both insulin-producing beta cells and glucagon-producing alpha cells – and how these patterns change in type 2 diabetes. All cells in the body have t

https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/new-research-shows-how-blood-sugar-regulating-cells-change-type-2-diabetes - 2026-05-27

Our memory records details and detects patterns in everyday life - often without us even realising it. Researchers at Lund University have for the first time succeeded in showing that the brain does both these things simultaneously in real time. To investigate this, everyday situations from the computer game The Sims were used to understand how we process information in real life. We rely on our m

https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/our-brains-are-more-flexible-previously-believed - 2026-05-27

In Sweden, more resources have been allocated to expanding outpatient psychiatric care while the number of inpatient beds is steadily declining. A study by Lund University shows a statistical link between fewer psychiatric beds and higher suicide rates. The study was published in The Lancet Regional Health –Europe. Demand for psychiatric care is rising, and in 2024 the National Board of Health and

https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/link-between-reduced-inpatient-care-and-suicide - 2026-05-27

On Thursday, 11 September, many of the university's staff and students lost access to their Microsoft 365 accounts. Everything was restored on Friday, 12 September. What happenedOn Thursday morning 11 September, approximately 6,000 university employees lost contact with their Microsoft 365 accounts. In addition, approximately 60,000 student accounts lost contact with Microsoft 365. Email was prima

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/disruption-office-microsoft-365-current-situation - 2026-05-26

Celebrate Culture Night with Lund University! Browse among all our activities for young and old, which extend from morning to late evening. Culture NIght Lund is a festival for the whole Lund Municipality, and Lund University is a part of the programme.Bring your family or friends and take a part of the events and activities that Lund University have to offer. For everybody and all ages. Some of t

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/lund-culture-night-saturday-20-september - 2026-05-26

Sustainable development is one of the greatest challenges of our time and at the same time a prerequisite for our future. To address complex societal challenges, new ideas and perspectives are needed – and this year’s PhD Conference on Sustainable Development provides a forum for exactly that. On 9 October 2025, PhD students from across Lund University will gather to present research, exchange ide

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/register-phd-conference-sustainable-development-9-october - 2026-05-26

The courses are aimed at all teaching staff at Lund University and are suitable for teachers at all levels. The courses are given in a blended form, i.e. both classroom teaching and online assignments, unless otherwise stated. The application is open until 1 November. Division for Higher Education Development, AHU offers several electable courses on teaching and learning for all who teach at the u

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/apply-ahus-higher-education-courses-teaching-and-learning-spring-2026 - 2026-05-26

A long-term programme of change is under way in the Central Administration. We are committed to simplifying our processes and ways of working, with the aim of reducing the administrative burden on researchers, teaching staff and other employees. An important part of this is called the perspective-based approach, which started after the review of the organisation and working methods in 2023 (as I p

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/change-perspective-organisation-user-needs - 2026-05-26

All employees at Lund University who have an LU account must complete the mandatory basic information security course. The aim is to raise awareness of the risks that may exist when handling different types of information within the University’s operations. The course provides knowledge about common threats and how you can reduce the risks in your day-to-day work. It is aimed at anyone with an LU

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/have-you-taken-information-security-course-protect-yourself-and-whole-university - 2026-05-26

You now need to log in through a QR code in when using strong authentication. Other systems will also be subject to strong authentication; Outlook and Zoom are next in line. Get tips on how to improve your IT security. QR code login is being introduced, better access to Freja for international usersThe interface when you log in to the IT services that require strong authentication is changing. All

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/it-news-support-international-users-freja-and-tips-it-security - 2026-05-26